Bud
boy name#6803 in 2025Bud entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #233 in 1889, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6803
rank today
#233
peak (1889)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #265 |
| 1890s | #301 |
| 1900s | #363 |
| 1910s | #432 |
| 1920s | #443 |
| 1930s | #471 |
| 1940s | #642 |
| 1950s | #698 |
| 1960s | #952 |
| 1970s | #1553 |
| 1980s | #1762 |
| 1990s | #4727 |
| 2000s | #7104 |
| 2010s | #8211 |
| 2020s | #7759 |
Living bearers
About 3,100 people named Bud are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bud alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bud in 2025?
- Bud ranks #6803 among US boy names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bud most popular?
- Bud peaked in 1889, reaching #233 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bud with classmates?
- Bud will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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